Facelift in Houston, Texas (TX)
A facelift is a cosmetic procedure that works to provide a tighter, more youthful appearance to the face. Over time, it's common for patients to suffer from loss of skin rigidity which results in wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging.
Facelifts are distinguished from other types of facial rejuvenation surgeries because they make use of instruments to help stretch out and smooth the muscles and wrinkles. This is in opposition to the use of botox and other paralyzing agents to set those muscles in place. In a facelift, a single incision will be made above the forehead, and small surgical instruments will be used to smooth out wrinkles in the skin and to provide additional support to the muscles of the face, thereby helping to address sagging skin.
Recuperation after a surgery of this type typically takes about three weeks. During this time, the patient must be very careful to avoid excessive motion or pressure and must also regularly check and clean the incision wound. Antibiotics and pain medicines may be provided to address the risk of infection and discomfort, respectively.
If you are interested in the potential benefits of a facelift, consult with a doctor and a plastic surgeon to determine whether it may be a good choice for you.
About Kristi Hustak MD
Dr. Hustak was born on an Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona. Her mother worked as a surgical first assist for an aesthetic plastic surgeon. At 14, Dr. Hustak eagerly watched her first surgery, sparking her passion for the field of medicine.
Dr. Hustak’s training started in Ohio where she lived for 8 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with Distinction in Medical Technology from The Ohio State University in 2004. She subsequently enrolled in medical school and completed a medical mission in Trujillo, Peru, where she expanded her international surgical interests. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Hustak married her best friend and classmate, Dr. Erik Hustak, and settled in Texas. Together, they have three beautiful children who enrich their lives daily.
For 6 years, Dr. Hustak completed a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery program at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. She currently holds appointments at several Houston hospitals, including several through the Memorial Hermann System and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Dr. Hustak’s commitment to excellence in the field of plastic surgery is evident. She is an active clinical faculty member in plastic surgery and trains residents from several local academic medical centers in the Houston area as they learn both cosmetic and reconstructive principles. She also serves as a faculty member in the physician healing track at the University Texas Medical Branch, mentoring medical students in the development of their professional identity as doctors and healers.
She is an Assistant Program Director for the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Fellowship, which started in 2016. She is a local authority and national speaker on female genital rejuvenation. She is sought after to share her expertise as an invited speaker for local and national conferences. She has developed several innovative techniques in the field and continues to write and publish, along with her ACPS colleagues, on ways to make procedures better and safer for patients.
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